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Home » Blog » Why Private Pay for Addiction Treatment

Why Private Pay for Addiction Treatment

January 21, 2020 By Natalie Marston-Salem

A young couple considering their private pay options for addiction treatment.
Having your insurance cover part of the cost of rehab isn’t always the best option. Learn why you should consider private pay for addiction rehab today.

There’s no question that addiction has cast a shadow over your life. It’s been a struggle, and your path to realizing that you might need treatment has not been a straight line. But now that you’re here, you have some questions about getting stared. And the one that stands out most is, “how should I pay for addiction treatment?”

You have insurance, but you may have had some bad experiences dealing with insurance companies in the past. Going through insurance can help offset the cost of treatment, but getting approved could push back when you start treatment.

Are there other options? Could paying for treatment yourself be a good solution?

Paying for addiction treatment out of pocket can seem intimidating at first. But like addiction recovery, having a better understanding can become your foundation for positive change. There are real benefits to private pay drug rehab. In this post, you’ll learn why you should consider private pay for addiction treatment.

5 Benefits of Private Pay Rehab

1. You Alone Make Decisions About Your Treatment

When you choose to use insurance for addiction treatment, your insurance company can have a say in your recovery. Now, there’s nothing wrong with using insurance. In fact, it helps many people who are struggling find the help they need. But it isn’t always the best option.

For example, insurance companies sometimes don’t cover treatments that could help your recovery, like detox or cognitive behavioral therapy. Because you can be limited to what’s covered by insurance, you could be pushed away from your ideal recovery treatment plan.

With private pay rehab, you have complete control over your recovery journey. You’ll have the freedom to decided how long you want to continue treatment without any restrictions on the care you can receive.

2. You Get Added Privacy

One of the biggest benefits of private pay addiction treatment is privacy. If you go with an insurance company, there will be records of your treatment. Addiction treatment and recovery is extremely personal, and you might want to keep your recovery confidential.

By using private pay for rehab, you’ll be able to offset some of the stigma that comes with addiction. For insurance companies to reimburse you for treatment, it’s common for a diagnosis and a summary of your therapy to be sent to them. But with private pay, the only relationship you’ll have to focus on is between you and the addiction treatment center.

3. Private Pay Can Help You Be More Invested in Treatment

Take a minute to think back to when you got your first paycheck from your very first job. You probably felt more invested in whatever you bought with that money, right? That same connection can happen with addiction treatment if you choose a private pay option.

When you pay for treatment yourself, you’re investing in your health and well-being. With your own money on the line, it’s understandable that you could get an extra boost of motivation to be more engaged in your addiction treatment.

4. You Have the Freedom to Choose Your Treatment Center

Let’s say you have a pain in your shoulder. You go to your primary doctor and they refer you to a specialist. As you already know, your insurance company might prevent you from seeing that specific specialist and dictate the doctors you’re able to see.

The same thing can happen with addiction treatment centers. Your insurance could provide you with a list of approved in-network options. But with private pay, you’ll have the freedom to find an addiction treatment center that you have a connection with. After all, no two addictions are alike and there are recovery centers that have specialties like dual diagnosis treatment or a program for first responders.

5. Private Pay is the Fastest Way to Pay for Treatment

One of the most popular reasons people choose private pay for addiction is that it can often get them into treatment sooner. With insurance or other lenders, you’ll have to wait for approval, verification and processing. Private pay cuts through the red tape and gets you started on your journey to recovery faster.

Instead of waiting to see if you’re approved for insurance coverage or a loan, private pay gives you peace of mind. And while it’s sometimes necessary to wait, the sooner you can start your recovery, the better.

Your Recovery is Our Priority at Fountain Hills Recovery

At Fountain Hills Recovery, our clients are attracted to the scenic views, luxury accommodations and premium amenities. But once they’re in our program, they realize that those features aren’t all that sets us apart. At our core, we understand that every person’s journey is unique. That’s why we offer individualized treatment that is focused on life-long results.

Whether you go through one of the many insurances we work with or want to explore private pay, we can help you get the treatment you need. We even offer a variety of cash pay and special financing programs to give you more flexibility to experience our expert level of care.

If you’re ready to take the next step, our admissions team is happy to hear your story. Contact us for help today by calling 888.549.4037.

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